The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools66
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
47 schools in total
IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Summerhill Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety61
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare78
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
15 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 43 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space91
How green is it?
9green spaces
Very green
open space all around
25.9 ha total
largest park 11.5 ha (0.28 mi away)
Nearest: Jubilee Park — 0.3 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
24 supermarkets within 2 mi
Heron, Midcounties Co-operative, Asda, Farmfoods…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Heron Princes End — 0.3 mi
See how this area compares with the place you live now — set that postcode as your anchor and every area you open is measured against it. Compare against where I live →
Getting a school place
In Sandwell, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sandwell, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DY4 0PB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DY4.
Average sold price by property type across the DY4 district, 2021–2026.
About DY4 0PB
DY4 0PB scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Heron Princes End 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DY4 0PB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,430 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 47 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is Summerhill Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUEST HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around DY4 0PB — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near DY4 0PB?
There are 47 schools within a 2-mile catchment of DY4 0PB, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is DY4 0PB safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of DY4 0PB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near DY4 0PB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of DY4 0PB includes 43 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from DY4 0PB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for DY4 0PB?
DY4 0PB has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around DY4 0PB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around DY4 0PB: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
